Faith in action: fashion show, health fair, lectures and more

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Catholic Women's League luncheon and fashion show

The Catholic Women's League will hold its annual benefit luncheon for the Catholic Community Services Northern Utah Program, serving people of all faiths, and Fisher House, a home for families of veterans being treated at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

When • Oct. 13, 11 a.m.

Where • Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City

Tickets • $35

U.S. immigration research classes

The LDS Family History Library is offering an all-day series of classes on U.S. immigration. The topics include U.S. immigration, 1820-1954, U.S. Naturalization Records and Migration Routes Across America. To register, email FHLClassReg@familysearch.org or call 801-240-4950.

The Cross and the Switchblade tells the true story of David Wilkerson's first five years in New York City  where he ministered to disillusioned youths, encouraging them to turn away from drugs and gang violence  and Nicky Cruz, a gang member. Tickets available in the Calvary Chapel's bookstore.

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will have an all congregation worship service in celebration of Consecration Sunday. Music will be provided by the adult choir and praise band. Pastor Scott Stein from Christ the King in South Jordan will be the guest speaker.

When • Oct. 14, at 10 a.m.

Where • Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 3900 S. 2500 East, Holladay

Tickets • Free

First Baptist Church outreach

First Baptist Church will hold its outreach meeting for those questioning Mormonism. Carl Moore Jr. will perform a Native American hoop dance. Moore grew up LDS in Orem and, as a member of the Hopi nation, will offer a perspective on Mormonism in relation to their beliefs and teachings about Native Americans.

When • Oct. 16, 6 p.m.

Where • First Baptist Church of Provo, 1144 W. Columbia Lane, Provo

Tickets • Free

The Rhythm of the Jewish Calendar

The Jewish Community Center will sponsor an introduction class to Judaism: The Rhythm of the Jewish Calendar. Visit bit.ly/Q9KECO for information.

Joseph Smith's perspective on the coming forth of the Book of Mormon will be discussed. Visit history.lds.org/event/faith-and-the-book-of-mormon for information.

When • Oct. 18, 7 p.m.

Where • LDS Church Office Building, 50 E. North Temple, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Book of Mormon Lands Conference

The Book of Mormon Archaeological Forum will convene its Book of Mormon Lands Conference. The keynote speaker will be John L. Lund, motivational speaker, author, tour guide, scholar and consultant. His topic is "Joseph Smith and Book of Mormon geography: Challenging the Heartlanders." Register at www.bmaf.org.

When • Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m.

Where • Sheraton City Center, 150 W. 500 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $60

Wales Research

The LDS Family History Library will offer an all-day series of classes on Wales research peculiarities. To register, email FHLClassReg@familysearch.org or call 801-240-4950. Visit familysearch.org/locations/library_class_schedule for a class schedule.

When • Oct. 20, 9 a.m.

Where • LDS Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Karma: The Law of Compassion

The Salt Lake City Theosophical Study Center will present Nelda Samarel, a retired professor of nursing, who will discuss "Karma: The Law of Compassion."